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The third instalment in the cinematic incarnation of Tom Clancy's CIA analyst Jack Ryan and the second starring Harrison Ford, this follow-up to Patriot Games is a more complex, rewarding and bolder film than its predecessor. Ford returns as Ryan, this time embroiled in a failed White House bid to wipe out a Colombian drug cartel and cover up the mess. The script, by Clancy and John Milius (Big Wednesday), has an air of true adventure about it as Ryan places himself in harm's way to extract covert soldiers abandoned in a Latin American jungle. There are a couple of remarkable set pieces expertly handled by Patriot Games director Phillip Noyce, especially a shocking scene involving an ambush on Ryan's car in an alley. The supporting cast is superb, including Willem Dafoe as the soldiers' leader, Henry Czerny as Ryan's enemy at the CIA, Joaquim de Almeida as a smooth-talking villain, Ann Magnuson as an unwitting confederate in international crime, and James Earl Jones as Ryan's dying boss. --Tom Keogh
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Clear And Present Danger, 2003 Special Collector's Edition - Clear and present entertainment!
8 April 2010
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
In the third of the Jack Ryan films, Harrison Ford reprises the role of Ryan, portraying the many facets of the character with consummate ease. He's moved onwards and upwards since the events of `Patriot Games', now a high ranking member of the CIA, giving briefings to the President.
The murder of a friend of the President leads to a link with a Columbian drugs cartel. A chain of events is set in motion to avenge the murder, and Ryan is caught in the middle, in the role of innocent patsy. He must uncover the truth and act to not only save his own career, but to save the lives of some patriots and to expose sickening corruption in the heart of Government.
With a strong central performance from Ford, and Willem Dafoe as the straight dealing Clarke, lots of big action set pieces and a well directed and tense search for the truth, this is an entertaining 2 hours and a highly recommended film.
This edition presents the film in its proper widescreen, with a really good 5.1 surround sound. There is also a DTS soundtrack, which sounds really good. There is a decent set of extras, all in all this is a package well worth getting.
The murder of a friend of the President leads to a link with a Columbian drugs cartel. A chain of events is set in motion to avenge the murder, and Ryan is caught in the middle, in the role of innocent patsy. He must uncover the truth and act to not only save his own career, but to save the lives of some patriots and to expose sickening corruption in the heart of Government.
With a strong central performance from Ford, and Willem Dafoe as the straight dealing Clarke, lots of big action set pieces and a well directed and tense search for the truth, this is an entertaining 2 hours and a highly recommended film.
This edition presents the film in its proper widescreen, with a really good 5.1 surround sound. There is also a DTS soundtrack, which sounds really good. There is a decent set of extras, all in all this is a package well worth getting.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Another high-level black-ops yarn with a fast-moving and action-packed story-line. Good value entertainment for those who like Jack Ryan's adventures as a special intelligence officer in a fictitious branch of the CIA. In this one, he takes over leadership from Admiral Greer and becomes very closely embroiled in an unsanctioned war against drug dealers in Columbia. Good bang-bang stuff!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Brillian film ,that has you spellbound from start to finish. Will he wont he. Enjoyed watching this film a number of times.
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John Wayne, Bruce Willis and now Harrison Ford
This, the third Jack Ryan film, is the least successfuly for me. I enjoyed the first two for what they were - thrillers and adventure films with Harrison Ford saving the world. Read more
Published 6 months ago by RR Waller
A Very Tense Film
For those that like a tense thriller this is a must for a cold winters evening viewing.Well recommended and well worth the price.
Published 6 months ago by Nigel Kenyon
clear & present dander
this seconds film was just as good as first one, if you seen first film which was base some time in london was ready good. about coming face to face with the IRA. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. A. Ransome
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At first it looks like a banal drug film with some CIA agents trying to find out who killed a couple of people and why, people who were personal friends of the President of the US. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jacques COULARDEAU
Glued To Your Seat
This film is one of those that doesn't age at the time of my review its 16 years old but I had no hesitation buying from Amazon whilst browsing. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mike Bailey
Good watch
In this follow up film Harrison is at his best. The story is good, and makes for a lazy Sunday afternoon's watching.
Published on 28 Nov 2009 by R. Spencer
Good fun
This is a well made thriller (better than the shoddy Patriot Games - but then what wasn't?) that has a beautiful twist at the end. Read more
Published on 19 May 2009 by Jim-Jim
Slightly Disappointing
I had high expectations of this film after reading other reviews and of course the the Tom Clancy novel of the same title. Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2002 by "davevr6"
great film of a brilliant book
this is the best film of a Tom Clancy book. It is a great film of one of the best books. Jack Ryan has got to be the best character Harrison Ford has played since Han Solo. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2000
Better of the 2
Ahh, now this is the better film and novel when compared to Patriot Games. I saw this one first, i love it.... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2000 by heretic@alliance.in2home.co.uk
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